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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

LR55 BWKMOT history

LR55 BWK is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 285,444 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

LR55 BWK white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
285,444 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
10,329 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 BWK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 BWK was last recorded at 285,444 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 8,113 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
277,331 miles · 24 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
8,113 miles
Average per year
10,329 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 285,444 miles
  • 2025 – 277,331 miles
  • 2024 – 264,600 miles
  • 2023 – 253,211 miles
  • 2022 – 240,220 miles
  • 2021 – 230,165 miles
  • 2020 – 221,447 miles
  • 2019 – 214,785 miles
  • 2018 – 206,208 miles
  • 2017 – 197,355 miles
  • 2016 – 190,459 miles
  • 2015 – 183,109 miles
  • 2013 – 168,430 miles
  • 2012 – 156,533 miles
  • 2011 – 145,664 miles
  • 2010 – 136,724 miles
  • 2009 – 125,222 miles
  • 2008 – 104,624 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass285,444 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Passenger's seat insecure

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

31 tests since 29 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass285,444 miles (+8,113)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    285,444 miles
    Test number
    579100768771
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass277,331 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    277,331 miles
    Test number
    324477938221
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear seats and seat belts removed

  3. Fail277,320 miles (+12,720)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    277,320 miles
    Test number
    650593046871
    • DangerousRear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass264,600 miles (+16)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    264,600 miles
    Test number
    351880576870
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail264,584 miles (+11,373)1 dangerous7 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    264,584 miles
    Test number
    457122439843
    • DangerousRear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorCentral Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass253,211 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    253,211 miles
    Test number
    230658734431
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  7. Fail253,204 miles (+12,984)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    253,204 miles
    Test number
    615032251319
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub-frame suspension bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  8. Pass240,220 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    240,220 miles
    Test number
    452831707603
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty

  9. Fail240,218 miles (+10,053)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,218 miles
    Test number
    347485433894
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake lever not returning
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty

  10. Pass230,165 miles (+8,718)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    230,165 miles
    Test number
    802861712768
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  11. Pass221,447 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    221,447 miles
    Test number
    581292352461
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail221,447 miles (+6,662)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,447 miles
    Test number
    900626379921
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass214,785 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    214,785 miles
    Test number
    238035272608
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryExhaust system is in poor condition
    • AdvisoryInduction pipe into inlet manifold is not fully located

  14. Fail214,785 miles (+8,577)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,785 miles
    Test number
    426473567352
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryExhaust system is in poor condition
    • AdvisoryInduction pipe into inlet manifold is not fully located

  15. Pass206,208 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    206,208 miles
    Test number
    399262164062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  16. Fail206,207 miles (+8,852)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,207 miles
    Test number
    104643755823
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  17. Pass197,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    197,355 miles
    Test number
    852849559388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail197,354 miles (+6,895)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,354 miles
    Test number
    173350449042
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexy (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Steering system fouling Hitting wishbone (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass190,459 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    190,459 miles
    Test number
    708726743459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail190,458 miles (+7,349)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,458 miles
    Test number
    931631759251
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass183,109 miles (+2)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    183,109 miles
    Test number
    715234845007
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Fail183,107 miles (+14,677)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,107 miles
    Test number
    616653945030
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass168,430 miles (+11,897)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    168,430 miles
    Test number
    236322203322
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  24. Pass156,533 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    156,533 miles
    Test number
    465903812493
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  25. Fail156,531 miles (+10,867)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,531 miles
    Test number
    456806902307
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  26. Pass145,664 miles (+8,940)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    145,664 miles
    Test number
    445508721428
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  27. Pass136,724 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    136,724 miles
    Test number
    471618820393
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  28. Fail136,713 miles (+11,491)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,713 miles
    Test number
    813526220384
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  29. Pass125,222 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    125,222 miles
    Test number
    294667189277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail125,157 miles (+20,533)1 dangerous2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,157 miles
    Test number
    434392589216
    • DangerousNearside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  31. Pass104,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    104,624 miles
    Test number
    820752348232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 BWK

Does LR55 BWK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 BWK is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 BWK?
The MOT on LR55 BWK is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 BWK done?
LR55 BWK was recorded at 285,444 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 10,329 miles a year.
Has LR55 BWK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 BWK has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LR55 BWK ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LR55 BWK find?
LR55 BWK passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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